Jefferson County, IL
Infant daycare in Jefferson County, IL costs $244 per week ($12,694 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,384, the childcare burden is 21.7% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $244 | $12,694 | $180 | $9,377 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $205 | $10,660 | $164 | $8,535 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $178 | $9,273 | $147 | $7,640 |
| School-Age (6+) | N/A | N/A | $24 | $1,225 |
Jefferson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jefferson County costs $244 per week ($12,694 per year). Family-based infant care costs $180 per week ($9,377 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jefferson County is 21.7%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $58,384 would spend about 21.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jefferson County at $244/wk is 41% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jefferson County costs $12,694 per year.
In Jefferson County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $244/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $178/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $24/wk (family) or $0/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.